SAN ANTONIO - November 8, 2012 - NewTekannounced today that its TriCaster 40 multi-camera, desktop video production studio has been chosen by the readers of Streaming Media Magazine as the Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Best Portable Live Streaming Appliance. TriCaster 40 creates a new entry point for broadcasters and producers with limited resources who need full-resolution, HD, multi-camera live production and streaming capabilities, and is the first solution on the market to offer such a comprehensive set of real-time video production capabilities for under $5,000 (US).

The easy-to-operate TriCaster 40 is a cart-or-carry, all-in-one production and streaming solution that makes it easy for people to create a video program and reach viewers everywhere—live or on demand—whether through broadcast, projectors, or over the Web. TriCaster 40 eliminates complicated setup and cabling between production components while integrating video switching, graphics, titles, effects, media playback, virtual sets, keying, recording and streaming in one compact, professional solution.

“NewTek TriCaster 40 offers anyone the opportunity to create a professional looking, high-quality, multi-camera television show and share it with the world,” said Jim Plant, NewTek president and CEO. “We are honored that the readers of Streaming Media Magazine have recognized TriCaster 40 as a leader in the live streaming category.”

For the Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards, more than 58,000 votes were cast for more than 350 products, services, and companies in a total of 24 categories. The Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Award winners were announced October 31 at Streaming Media West in Los Angeles.

About NewTek

NewTek is transforming the way people create network-style television content and share it with the world. From sporting events, Web-based talk shows, live entertainment, classrooms, and corporate communications, to virtually any place people want to capture and publish live video, we give our customers the power to grow their audiences, brands and businesses faster than ever before.